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ABOUT MAGNOLIA PLANTATION
Magnolia Plantation is a 24-hour guard-gated community in Lake Mary, FL, offering residents a rare combination of privacy, mature landscaping, and natural surroundings that’s difficult to find in newer Central Florida communities. Surrounded by the Wekiva forest, Magnolia Plantation’s wide streets and large estate-sized lots create a peaceful, secluded feeling from the moment you enter the gates, while still keeping every convenience Lake Mary has to offer just minutes away. Widely regarded as one of the more private and well-established gated communities in Seminole County, Magnolia Plantation attracts buyers drawn to its sense of seclusion, active HOA-organized events, and the kind of low-density, golf cart-friendly streets that have become increasingly rare in the area.
Magnolia Plantation was developed across multiple phases beginning in 2000, with homes built primarily through 2007. The community’s three sections — Magnolia Plantation, Phase 2, and Phase 3 — offer a varied mix of estate home sizes and architectural styles within the same gated, forested setting, giving buyers meaningful choice without sacrificing the consistency that makes the neighborhood feel cohesive.
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Magnolia Plantation was originally built around its own private golf course, designed by architects Dave Harman and Tom Fazio. The course is currently closed, with no confirmed timeline for it to reopen. Despite this, the residential community itself remains active and well-maintained, with residents continuing to enjoy a strong HOA events calendar and the neighborhood’s other recreational amenities throughout the year.
Based on sales data from the past three years, 54 homes have sold in Magnolia Plantation, with prices ranging from $690,000 to $1,775,000 and a median sale price of approximately $937,500. Homes range from approximately 2,380 to 6,348 square feet with 3 to 6 bedrooms, and an average price per square foot of roughly $286 — reflecting the community’s mix of substantial estate homes and premium lot positioning throughout its wooded setting.
Beyond the community, Magnolia Plantation sits just minutes from Heathrow and downtown Lake Mary, giving residents fast access to shopping, dining, and major roadways while still feeling tucked away within the surrounding Wekiva forest. For buyers seeking a gated, low-density community with mature landscaping and genuine privacy, Magnolia Plantation is a neighborhood that consistently delivers on that promise.
MAGNOLIA PLANTATION HIGHLIGHTS & AMENITIES
Magnolia Plantation offers residents a thoughtful collection of recreational amenities and security features that reflect its status as one of Lake Mary’s more private, established gated communities. From round-the-clock guard-gated entry to scenic forest surroundings, every detail about Magnolia Plantation reinforces the sense of seclusion and quality of life that continues to draw buyers to the neighborhood.
24-Hour Guard-Gated Entry
Magnolia Plantation is a 24-hour guard-gated community, giving residents privacy and peace of mind day and night. The HOA fee includes guard service, private road maintenance, and additional security, keeping the community’s infrastructure well cared for.
Park, Playground & Pavilions
A community park with a playground and covered pavilions gives families a well-maintained gathering space for everything from casual afternoon play to organized neighborhood events.
Tennis Courts & Sports Pavilion
A dedicated sports area near the community’s tennis courts includes its own covered pavilion, supporting both organized play and casual recreation for residents of all ages.
Golf Cart-Friendly Streets
Magnolia Plantation permits golf carts on its streets, adding to the community’s relaxed, low-traffic character and making it easy for residents to get around the neighborhood.
Wide Streets & Estate-Sized Lots
Magnolia Plantation’s wide streets and generously sized lots set it apart from many newer, more densely built communities nearby, giving residents a genuine sense of space and separation between homes.
Surrounded by Wekiva Forest
Bordered by the Wekiva forest, Magnolia Plantation offers residents a sense of natural seclusion that’s increasingly rare for a community so close to Lake Mary’s city center.
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